The average train between Bolton and St James Station takes 3h 29m and the fastest train takes 2h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Bolton to St James Station. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Bolton and St James Station. The earliest departure is at 6:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bolton is at 11:36 PM which arrives into St James Station at 8:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Victoria and take an average of 3h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bolton to St James Station. However, there are services departing from Bolton station and arriving at St James Station station via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
Bolton to St James Station train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Victoria station.
Bolton to St James Station train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Bolton to St James Station train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Bolton and St James Station is 163.4 km. The road distance is 261 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Victoria to Newcastle hourly. Tickets cost £55–95 and the journey takes 2h 40m.